US2607698A
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Product sterilizing apparatus and method
Assignee: James Dole Engineering Co
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Filing: 1948-05-17
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Granted: 1952-08-19
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Expires: 1968-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin William Mck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:11
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/20; A23B2/203; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
APPARATUS FOR STERILIZSING A PRODUCT IN CONTAINERS COMPRISING A STERILIZING CHAMBER, AN END LESS PASSAGEWAY OF WHICH THE CHAMBER FORMS A PART, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING STEAM INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY, MEANS FOR EFFECTING CIRCULATION OF SAID STEAM IN THE PASSAGEWAY AND THROUGH THE CHAMBER FOR APPLYING HEAT TO THE CONTAINERS TO STERILIZE THE PRODUCT THEREIN, MEANS FOR SUPERHEATING THE STEAM TO A STERILIZING TEMPERATURE AS IT IS CIRCULATED THROUGH THE PASSAGEWAY, MEANS FOR CONDUCTING THE CONTAINERS THROUGH THE CHAMBER, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
APPARATUS FOR STERILIZSING A PRODUCT IN CONTAINERS COMPRISING A STERILIZING CHAMBER, AN END LESS PASSAGEWAY OF WHICH THE CHAMBER FORMS A PART, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING STEAM INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY, MEANS FOR EFFECTING CIRCULATION OF SAID STEAM IN THE PASSAGEWAY AND THROUGH THE CHAMBER FOR APPLYING HEAT TO THE CONTAINERS TO STERILIZE THE PRODUCT THEREIN, MEANS FOR SUPERHEATING THE STEAM TO A STERILIZING TEMPERATURE AS IT IS CIRCULATED THROUGH THE PASSAGEWAY, MEANS FOR CONDUCTING THE CONTAINERS THROUGH THE CHAMBER, AND
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1955-08-19 | 1956-02-18 | 1956-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-08-19 | 1960-02-18 | 1960-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-08-19 | 1964-02-18 | 1964-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |